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Researchers Just Confirmed The Story Of Medieval Norway’s ‘Well Man’ Who Was Used As A Biological Weapon

The remains of a man found near Norway's Sverresborg Castle may confirm a Norse saga's tale of a victim thrown into a well to poison the water supply during an assault in 1197.

By Amber Morgan Nov 12, 2024

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Researchers Just Confirmed The Story Of Medieval Norway’s ‘Well Man’ Who Was Used As A Biological Weapon

The remains of a man found near Norway's Sverresborg Castle may confirm a Norse saga's tale of a victim thrown into a well to poison the water supply during an assault in 1197.

By Amber Morgan November 12, 2024

Cats And Foxes In Australia Are Killing 2.6 Billion Animals Every Year — Driving Many Species To Extinction

Domestic and feral cats along with invasive foxes have contributed to the extinction of at least 25 mammals once native to Australia.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 12, 2024

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Cats And Foxes In Australia Are Killing 2.6 Billion Animals Every Year — Driving Many Species To Extinction

Domestic and feral cats along with invasive foxes have contributed to the extinction of at least 25 mammals once native to Australia.

By Marco Margaritoff November 12, 2024

A Book That Was 51 Years Overdue Was Just Returned To A Massachusetts Library

An 1899 copy of The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley, which was checked out of Worcester Public Library in 1973, was finally returned 51 years later.

By Amber Morgan Nov 11, 2024

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A Book That Was 51 Years Overdue Was Just Returned To A Massachusetts Library

An 1899 copy of The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley, which was checked out of Worcester Public Library in 1973, was finally returned 51 years later.

By Amber Morgan November 11, 2024

King Tut’s Iconic Burial Mask Wasn’t Actually Made For Him, Shocking New Research Suggests

Uncharacteristic earring holes on King Tut's burial mask prompted a re-examination, leading historians to find evidence that the legendary pharaoh's face had likely been grafted onto another ruler's funerary mask.

By Austin Harvey Nov 11, 2024

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King Tut’s Iconic Burial Mask Wasn’t Actually Made For Him, Shocking New Research Suggests

By Austin Harvey November 11, 2024

August Ames: The True Story Behind Her Short Life And Controversial Suicide

In December 2017, August Ames tweeted about her unwillingness to work with men who appeared in gay adult films. Days later, she would take her own life.

By Katie Serena Nov 10, 2024

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August Ames: The True Story Behind Her Short Life And Controversial Suicide

In December 2017, August Ames tweeted about her unwillingness to work with men who appeared in gay adult films. Days later, she would take her own life.

By Katie Serena November 10, 2024

Da Vinci Painting That’s The Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold Was Actually Painted By His Assistant, Expert Says

The painting is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci but a historian has come forward with a theory that it is actually the work of one of his assistants.

By Caroline Redmond Nov 9, 2024

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Da Vinci Painting That’s The Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold Was Actually Painted By His Assistant, Expert Says

The painting is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci but a historian has come forward with a theory that it is actually the work of one of his assistants.

By Caroline Redmond November 9, 2024

‘Treasure!’: A Stunning Hoard Of Coins From The 16th And 17th Centuries Was Just Unearthed By A Father And Son In Poland

Some of the 17 coins are incredibly rare, and they may be worth more than $124,000.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 8, 2024

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‘Treasure!’: A Stunning Hoard Of Coins From The 16th And 17th Centuries Was Just Unearthed By A Father And Son In Poland

Some of the 17 coins are incredibly rare, and they may be worth more than $124,000.

By Kaleena Fraga November 8, 2024

DNA Analysis Of The ‘Bodies Of Pompeii’ Complicates Experts’ Understanding About Who These Victims Were And How They Died

Researchers have uncovered new information that upends previous assumptions about the genders and familial relationships of some of the victims of Mount Vesuvius who perished in Pompeii in 79 C.E.

By Amber Morgan Nov 8, 2024

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DNA Analysis Of The ‘Bodies Of Pompeii’ Complicates Experts’ Understanding About Who These Victims Were And How They Died

Researchers have uncovered new information that upends previous assumptions about the genders and familial relationships of some of the victims of Mount Vesuvius who perished in Pompeii in 79 C.E.

By Amber Morgan November 8, 2024

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More Than Two Dozen Civil War Soldiers Were Laid To Rest After Their Remains Were Found In A Seattle Funeral Home

The veterans were buried with full military honors in a ceremony involving musket volleys fired by an infantry regiment in Union Army uniforms.

By Amber Morgan Nov 7, 2024

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More Than Two Dozen Civil War Soldiers Were Laid To Rest After Their Remains Were Found In A Seattle Funeral Home

The veterans were buried with full military honors in a ceremony involving musket volleys fired by an infantry regiment in Union Army uniforms.

By Amber Morgan November 7, 2024

Researchers In England Discover That ‘King Arthur’s Hall’ Is 4,000 Years Older Than Previously Thought

A mysterious stone structure on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England that's long been associated with King Arthur was not built during the medieval era, but instead circa 3000 B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey Nov 7, 2024

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Researchers In England Discover That ‘King Arthur’s Hall’ Is 4,000 Years Older Than Previously Thought

A mysterious stone structure on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, England that's long been associated with King Arthur was not built during the medieval era, but instead circa 3000 B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey November 7, 2024